What is the difference between financing and payment processing?
They are two separate products. Customer and patient financing lets people pay for a purchase over time through a lender, while you get paid in full upfront. Payment processing is how you accept cards, bank transfers, and invoice payments on every sale. You can use either one or both.
Is customer financing the same as patient financing?
Yes. It is the same product. Healthcare practices usually call it patient financing, and other businesses call it customer or consumer financing.
Does this replace CareCredit or the financing I already use?
No. It works alongside what you have. Keep your current option and use this for the customers and patients it declines, or use it as your main application. Either way, nothing about your existing setup has to change.
Will applying hurt my customer's credit?
No. Customers and patients see their options with a single soft credit check, which does not affect their score. That one check is shared across the whole lender network, so they are not penalized for being matched to multiple lenders.
What does it cost my business?
There is no cost to apply or to get set up with a Complete Outreach contact. Any costs depend on the program you choose, and we walk you through them before you commit to anything.
Is Zip-Loan a lender?
No. Zip-Loan is a technology platform that connects your customers to a network of 35+ lenders through one application. The lenders fund the loans. Complete Outreach is a Zip-Loan partner that helps you get set up and stays your point of contact.
Who carries the risk if a customer stops paying?
The lender. You are paid for the work, and your customer or patient repays the lender over time, not you.
What does payment processing include?
Card payments, ACH bank transfers, and simple invoicing, all in one system. We can also set up programs that pass card fees to your customers where permitted. If you share a recent processing statement, we will show you how it compares with what you pay today.
How fast can we start?
After a 10 to 15 minute options call, you choose your programs and enrollment is handled for you. Most businesses are up and running within days.